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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) can strike anyone, manifest in different ways and have varying causes. High cholesterol, tobacco, physical inactivity and harmful use of alcohol are factors that can compromise cardiovascular health. Additionally, air pollution is a growing risk that complicates cardiovascular conditions. Working towards better cardiovascular health As for all diseases, habits and genetics play […]

WHF is thrilled to announce the winners of the World Heart Awards, which celebrate organizations and individuals who have gone above and beyond in their quest to fight cardiovascular disease and promote heart health around the world. The 2023 winners are: INDIVIDUAL AWARDS WHF Lifetime Achievement Award Eugene Braunwald  WHF Award for Outstanding Contribution to Cardiovascular Health Gene […]

ACC.23 together with the World Congress of Cardiology brought together 17,000 healthcare professionals, researchers and health advocates from around the world, both in person and virtually. From 4-6 March, participants engaged in discussions, discovered and revealed cutting-edge research, and established connections: a true testament to the power of global collaboration. We would like to thank […]

The Final Programme for ACC.23 together with the World Congress of Cardiology is now available online! Build your own programme and create your unique congress experience on the congress website, and don’t forget you can still register to attend either in-person or virtually!   KEY SESSIONS TO ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR SATURDAY, 4 […]

The World Heart Federation (WHF) proudly represented the global cardiovascular community at the 152nd session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board from 30 January to 07 February in Geneva.  Led by Diana Vaca McGhie, Chair of its Advocacy Committee, the WHF delegation delivered two constituency statements on Preparedness for and Response to Health […]

Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The World Heart Federation and its Members applaud the Director-General for his report on Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity. Inequities inflict an uneven burden of NCDs, including cardiovascular disease, on disadvantaged populations. The social determinants of health directly impact the incidence, treatment, and outcome of heart disease. Exposure to […]

This statement was delivered by the World Heart Federation at the 152nd session of the WHO Executive Board. Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The World Heart Federation and its Members commend the WHO Secretariat for its update on the development of a WHO Framework on Well-Being. We believe that addressing the main NCD and cardiovascular disease […]

Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The World Heart Federation and its Members welcome the draft updated menu of policy options and cost-effective interventions for the prevention and control of NCDs, including cardiovascular disease. We strongly believe that the targets of the Global Action Plan on NCDs as well as Sustainable Development Goal target 3.4 are still […]

This statement was delivered by the World Heart Federation at the 152nd session of the WHO Executive Board. Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The World Heart Federation and its Members applaud the WHO Secretariat for its report and leadership in strengthening rehabilitation services for people living with NCDs, cardiovascular disease, and post-COVID conditions. As you are […]

This statement was delivered by the World Heart Federation at the 152nd session of the WHO Executive Board. Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, This statement is supported by the Fight the Fakes Alliance. We applaud the Director-General for his report and welcome the World Health Organization’s recent call to action urging countries to protect children from […]

This constituency statement is delivered by the World Heart Federation on behalf of the Framework Convention Alliance on Tobacco Control, International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations, International College of Surgeons, International Diabetes Federation, International Society of Nephrology, PATH, World Hypertension League, World Organization of Family Doctors, and the World Stroke Organization at the 152nd WHO Executive Board […]